Camera Lenses 101 - Everything You Need To Know in 10 Minutes
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
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Finding the right lens is hard. Buying the wrong lens is an expensive mistake. Here is what you need to know so that you can feel comfortable browsing and picking up new lenses for your camera, whether you're an aspiring photographer, videographer, or streamer.
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If money wasn't an option, what would you do for your camera? Ceiling cam? Superwide? Moving slider?
If money was no object..
I'd love a moving slider!
But also... bullet time would be epic 😂
@@AJSarsfieldFilm ahhh i love max Payne
Three different looks: Super wide to chat like your twitch, one behind the shot for “streams about to start”, and one a little closer for actual gameplay
All the glass.
Moving slider and gimbel!!
We’res the peeps that didn’t have a camera but still watched : i ratio the streamer lmao
Or a crappy webcam.
Me I guess bcz I'm bored lol
Me
me shhhhhh...
This video is far too underrated. Thank you so much for this excellent free content. I watched it at least a few times and fully understood the most important points about lenses. And the monologe at the beginning of the video with yourself was so nice LOL :D
I didn’t understand a single thing besides “zoom” but great video!!!
Same here but im starting to learn what every thing means now
😆 am the same
Dude, I am already subscribed, I have been looking for the perfect break down of these terms all day, and all I had to do was watch the dude I'm already subscribed too. You're just a man of all walks of life homie.
Man - this was the most useful 10 minutes of learning about photography 🔥
Thank you so much, I feel like I understand what lens to look for after watching this 👍
I learned in 10 minutes a lot about lenses and cameras!
Thank you!
That thumbnail has to have the most beautiful picture of Harris that has ever existed in man kind.
Of course I'm talking about the left picture!
sadly he didn't talk about that at all.
Agreed! Looks great without the hair product!
I came here hoping he filmed part of the video like that lol
It just gives off that “hello” energy
Yea the one on the left
As a photographer myself I fully agree with this video, although if you have a bit more space and don't want the entire room in the video/or as webcam the plastic fantastic 50mm f1.8 is also amazing!
A 35mm is better though, and the same price
Your videos on cameras have helped me so much in the past weeks, awesome stuff!
Just wanted to let you know your videos are a great help and I recommend them to anyone looking to get in to streaming!
Information overload!!! but this is a very deep walkthrough. Keep up the good vids!
Harris, always dropping the video just as Im looking for it 🤘
This video beautifully supplements the other two you’ve made on DSLR cameras for streaming.
I really hope you see this because I can’t thank you enough for all the help! 🤗
I seen it
Alpha Gaming ❤️
@@Senpai I seent it* -craig robinson
I already know everything I need to know about lenses and I explain to people the different things about lenses that they should keep in mind every once in a while so it's nice to see that you published a comprehensible video for those that are curious and want to know more or are confused. Good job man, keep the vids up.
youtube is making your videos blurry for some reason like its not the normal quality!
I noticed also, that his videos are always crisp and sharp, but it seems like this one has his t shirt in focus instead of his face..
I think it was just the person in front of the camera
@@RexxReviews nice
@@RexxReviews LOL
@@RexxReviews Yeah, his face is just blurry in real life.
I really appreciate this! Definitely helped me! Thanks so much! Much love from Canada 🇨🇦
Since yesterday i've been searching a lot about this and boom! U uploaded it. Magic
I was listening to you.. shhhhhh
Best lens explanation video I’ve seen. Getting a zve10 and you’ve helped heaps thank you
Very helpful video to get a quick intro to lenses. Can definitely zoom in to a lot more detail if you google and read more about lenses, but this is a great starting point.
Just what I wanted to know!
I stopped by the stream real quick last week and noticed that sweet wide angle you were using but couldn't squeeze my question in.
Thanks, great helpful video!
What did I just learn 😮... seriously I actually understood what you where explaining to us 😂 usually I feel like it’s another language im trying to learn when it comes to camera lenses. I appreciate you, I’m such a visual learner and the pictures with explanation helped me understand this a lot more.
Great vid 👍🏻
Great video you did a really great job of explaining sensor crop factor
Thank you!! You were able to answer questions google couldn’t!!
Great insight, thanks. I'm moving from streaming with 2 Logitech's to a camera (Sony 6100 perhaps) and debating between the kit lens or something like a Sigma 30mm. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏🏻 you have no idea how much you helped me !
Was epic meeting you at pax! look forward to seeing how your ideas turn out my dude.
This is the best video I found about lenses.
I needed this vod so bad!
I would make one argument for buying a full frame lens for use on an APS-C body, and that would be if you've been in an ecosystem and you've decided that you're going to upgrade/add a full frame body to your setup, then it might make sense to grab some full frame lenses. I'm running some a6300's and an a6600, and I fully plan to add some variant of the a7 to my bodies, so I've already bought some full frame glass. Just a thought.
Regardless, great intro to lenses for beginners.
Awesome info! You saved me from buying the exact wrong lens. Thank you!
I'm super late to this, but one of my favorite investments with lenses are VINTAGE lenses. Particularly the Canon FD S.S.C. primes. I have a set of four, the 24mm 2.8, 35mm 2.0, 50mm 1.4, and 85mm 1.8, for both my Sony a7S and Fujifilm X-T3. The lenses altogether were less than $400 total, and I've had them for a couple years and they look amazing. They also have a distinct character you don't get with modern lenses. I've used them for a lot of different professional work, including the Arnold Sports Fitness Festival (Arnold Classic), and I definitely recommend them, especially if you're on a tight budget. The adapters for these lenses are usually around $15 since they require no electronics. The Fotasy FD adapters are very solid.
Did you have any issues with light leaks using the adapter? I have the same one and have a slight leak on the bottom of my pictures
@@BibleBreakout I haven't personally experienced any light leak issues with any of the 9 Fotasy adapters I have. Which specific one do you have?
Still great. Seriously, the best tutorial I've seen for a non camera guy like me.
Harris , absolutely love your channel. I've learned so much from you. Could you maybe do a video on OBS and exactly how you set it up from start to finish? I'm asking this because I'm confused as to if using a capture card is better than just recording from a screen capture on OBS? I've ordered an elgato 4k60 mk.2. but I've been using obs to record gameplay and uploading to UA-cam to test the quality and it is nothing short of awful!!
Alpha, great video very helpful content. I just want to point out something I noticed.
It is not the focal length that affects the bokeh, rather it is the focal distance + aperture size. If the subject is 2 ft from the focal plane of the camera with say f2, you will have a depth of field of maybe a few inches, if that. Close that aperture down (say f22) you now have roughly the entire frame in focus. Move the subject away to say 15 ft, and the f2 aperture will give you several feet in focus whereas f22 would almost certainly give you near-infinite focus. And this is independent of focal length.
The reason it appears that focal length affects bokeh is due to you need to move further away from the camera in order to get similar framing meaning your depth of field is expanded.
EDIT: It is also worth noting that your focus is 1/3 in front of your subject and 2/3 behind so you can use that to your advantage when setting up your camera and focus.
There are people like you with all that great knowledge there, and then there are people like me that want a crisp video, that can handle low light and live streaming, make a bokeh background blur, and sit on a ring light stand about 2.5 - 3ft away from my face.....and bonus points if buying a camera and lens to do that can be under $3k total. I found his video helpful, but as a complete and utter amateur, I just literally need someone to recommend exactly which camera and exactly which lens would be suitable for that. Is that even a reasonable ask, I'm not sure. Anyone help?
All good points but I want to mention something about zoom lenses. There are two types of zoom lenses; constant aperture & variable aperture. Constant aperture lens means when you zoom whether in or out, the aperture will stay the same. Variable aperture lens means when you shoot at the widest focal length (ex. 18mm), it can go down to the lowest aperture (ex. f/2). However, when you zoom in, the aperture changes. So if you zoom to say 35mm, the lowest aperture you will be able to go to is f5.6. Something to consider when buying these lenses.
Really appreciate the informative video, many thanks!
This was so helpful, thank you very much
Ridiculously helpful as always
You are the most important thing you put in front of your camera ... you, Harris. I mean you, Harris Heller, are the most important thing I see in front of your camera. love what you do, man. haha
thanks.
Great video, I learned I don't need auto-focus, now I can get more lenses for my zv-e10, 😎
Harris+Sam, I always look forward to watching the new vids you put out. Super great content and the quality is top notch per usual.
Question for any camera experts out there;
I’m looking at getting into content creation and I’m torn between a few relatively budget cameras (M50, M200, G7, A5100). Side note, the A5100, M200, and G7 vid you put out was amazing btw. I really liked the M200 however it’s unfortunate that it doesn’t have an external mic input (makes me lean towards the M50). Clean HDMI out is important too btw because it’d be nice to use it to stream as well. Any recommendations?
Hi mate, who is Sam?
Hey, Harris! Thanks for you videos, I learned a lot from you. Can you make a video showing how to deal with rgb flood light flickering on Brio? I would really, and I mean REALLY appreciate it!
For live streaming, do you tend to use standard picture profiles, or are you applying colour correction during the stream?
I came for the topic, stayed for the hair color. LOL! Love it. Thanks for the valuable info. The rant at the beginning was necessary. lol
2:18 focal length = width of frame (18-35 mm, 2.8 aperture) 3:24 higher focal length, more bouquet 4:14 aperture - the lower the number, the wider it opens the camera eye = brighter the foregrounded object ... 4:50 compensate for dim aperture by boosting up the ISO, the digital brightness -- but that introduces noise to the look ... 6:15 sensor = 3 sizes... as it gets smalled it crops the image
Hey Harris, I am looking to get into using a camera not only for streaming but for filming and photography, ive been watching some of your dslr videos and i noticed you mentioned the Canon M50. It seems to be in my price range as well as the sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens. Was wondering what your thoughts on this were, i am trying to achieve the same visual you had with your bokeh effect, but still have good shots outside of streaming. Thanks again, love your content, keep it up.
Alpha Gaming I just got the Canon M50 a few days ago and must say that generally, I am very happy with it. The only problem I have is that I will be shooting video in a very small office (10ft x 10ft) with low light. I will be doing a lot of top-down shooting where the camera will be about 15inches away from the subject. Will be doing things like working on circuit boards, soldering etc. Working with the kit lens around about 22mm seems about right, I have ordered the Canon 22mm lens with f/2 have I made a big mistake. I am new to cameras, so don't want to waste money getting the wrong lenses. I have also ordered the Elgato Key Light Air, I know you can get cheaper options, but went with the Elgato as I wish to eventually get the stream deck and will be able to integrate the lights with that.
love your videos bro!
Harris's Bros: Damn. That was some dope special effects, yo!
zoom... always felt the same way about the word jeep. lol. TY for the info, much appreciated!
mind blown with the editing, how did u do that! lool
Focus breathing will change the effective focal length. Most lenses will not have the mentioned focal length(s) throughout, whether it's a zoom or a prime.
Also, I find sharpness, contrast, corner sharpness, distortion, vignette, bokeh smoothness and such characteristics quite important.
Very helpful video, thanks!
i need a wide lenses for my lumix g7 for vlogging! Any recommendations
‘It’s not clever it’s annoying’ 😂 😛🙌💕😂
Super informal video thanks 👍
Awesome, Harris.
Hi! Thanks for your excellent video. What lens do you recommend for shooting overhead painting. What I need in frame is probably 50cm by 70cm and I'd like to have as much in focus as possible at all times. I use a Nikon D7200. Really appreciate any advice you can give
I love the smug mocking voice in the intro haha got a real laugh out of me. I understand the rant though.
Is there something you can get for a automatic zoom like how cinema cameras have the thing for pulling focus?
Hi Harry i would like to know how can i make the stream look smooth . thank you i love all your tips
Hi, thanks for the videos. Can you tell me what type of microphone you are using in this video?
I did not know that about the low apertures. Always thought lowers is better bokeh. Good info.
Finally found someone who explains with simple terms for newbie like me.
I have almost watched all of your videos couple times at least and I love them all... if you can kindly help me with these two units. I would like to know which one I should go with for live streaming and creating content .. Sony Alpha 6400 or Canon XA11 Pro, also if you can provide me with link so I can purchase the one you will advise Thanks in Advance.
You showed for the Sony crop, sigma 30m, but would the 16mm version look more like your 24mm gaming view lens?
you rock. thanks for this video!
What is your recommendation for a lens for a canon 70D Camera to be used as a streaming cam?
One day i'll be able to afford a good camera for streaming instead of the C920! Good vid Harris as always!
A5100?
@@hvskyline1368 the cheapest ive seen it, is like $275
C920 is amazing tho
One day I’ll be able to afford a c920 in lockdown prices
Panda Royal I’ve got one that I’ve never used
I’m disappointed that the comments weren’t 100s of different “Uhhhh actually blah blah blahs.” ;)
I scrolled down here just to see that. Disappointed :(
shut the hell up and learn from the guy
Excellent video 😊
For no AF check out vintage lenses. I love Minolta MD/MC lenses, nut there are also some really great and cheap Canon FD, Pentax and Nikon lenses out there.
super great video. now I know how you get the blur ! but what confuses me is... do i need a lense that is exaclty 35mm or can I go with a Canon EF-M 15-45mm for example and zoom to 35mm ? cause 35 is between 15 and 45 ^^ or do I make a mistake here
Hey Harris I have just started to get things for myself to be able to start a stream and I have got myself a yeti snowball for the mic and I ordered a Logitech brio and come to find out that my girlfriend has a Canon g15 camera and I don't know that much about it and was wondering which camera would be better between the two
Bro I watch so many videos of people trying to explain this
I finally understand, maybe just dumbed it down enough for me. I don't know! Thanks though!!
Hey Alpha, I'm new to streaming and wouldn't ever consider doing this at all but due to the virus it forced my business to start creating webinar content and streaming to FB live and/or youtube. I have no idea what I need so I was watching your videos and was curious if you could tell me what would be a good camera to stream for webinars and facebook live and/or youtube? and what I might need to connect these to my desktop?
Do you use the Black Magic 4k?
Probably just saved me a ton of money on a podcast/youtube channel I want to do. Thanks. Still debating on a Canon EOS and Sony a5100 though
So which prime lens should i start off on my a5100 lol is 14mm i good starting point?
Just bought an A5000. Lens that comes with it works for streaming. May get a different onedown the road if it's needed. However I hate the idea of paying someone $4-500 to take pictures. This gives me the option to do it myself. For a 10 minute video, this gives me enough information to know what to look for so I don't throw $900 on a lens when what I actually need only cost $300.
Herris: You follwinng ? We good ?
Me: Ok.. so lens is in front of the camera.. ok
Pick ap a retro lens thats manual focus but super fast for super cheap and an adapter. Worth evry penny and gets you a bit of a different look as well!
what lens would you recommend for canon t6i if the camera is about 1.5 to 2 feet away from me with a f2.8 or lower
Its interesting as someone married to a photographer listening to how you describe f stops and prime vs zoom lenses. I have honestly been thinking about going full mirrorless instead of gopro. But she shoots Nikon and I would want Sony. And having the lens for both seams redundant and expensive. (we are at the point where we spend more money on a single lens then the cameras cost and we buy more expensive cameras (d850 and such)
How do you get your logo in the bottom right of your vids? The cute watermark thing.
Good rant at the start
Can you tell something about default lens in a5100? I'm gonna buy that camera in next few months but without additional lens and buy it later.
😂 So funny. I love your content.
Please do a video on how to equalize/mix your microphones sound DIGITALLY for cheap while livestreaming.
I like the 30ishmm distance, but would that work on my SL2?
what do you think of the sigma 16 mm 1.4 aperture with the sony a5100?
I have the Sony A6100 with the stock 16-50 mm lense. Aperture 3.5 - 5.6. For creating UA-cam videos (I'd like blurry backgrounds) would I be better of getting up close (16mm) and using the 3.5 aperture, or getting farther away, Zooming in (40mm+), and being forced to use the 5.6 aperture? Zooming in at 40mm has the auto say my ISO should be 1250. Thanks.
Nice video!
He's one of the few guys who angles up from the camera to his chin and face instead of slightly down and it works well for him.
My wife just bought me a Sigma 16mm f/1.4. Will that be good also for providing the blurry background?
Fun thing I learned in film class back in the day:
The law of the lenses: The shorter the lens, the wider the angle, the wider the angle, the more in the picture, the more in the picture, the smaller everything is. The longer the lens, the narrower the angle, the narrower the angle, the less in the picture, the less in the picture, the larger everything is.
SuperGimpDean thanks, now I know how to make things appear larger
Cirzix Gfx Send me a picture...you know...for science. Wait what? Sorry, damn autocorrect. I meant you’re welcome!
I have the a6300 with the default lens that comes with it . I utilize green screen during my stream. What would be a good choice ?
Yeah but sometimes its also about the person BEHIND the camera right?........right? Anyways, i think a solid choice for the a5100 is the Sony 16mm F2.8 used off ebay. Supports autofocus, is 24mm FF equivalent, looks great, and they go for $100-$130 on ebay. Great price.
Is the Sony a7i with the 28-70mm 3.5f-5.6f good as a lens, to start using it as a webcam? For a soft bokeh touch? :)